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The VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS) is a Complexity Level 1a facility and provides extensive primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary care in outpatient, inpatient, residential, and community settings. VAPORHCS is a multi-site health care system that includes a major medical facility in Portland, Oregon; outpatient and residential facilities in Vancouver, Washington; and 10 Community Based Outpatient Clinics in central and western Oregon.
03/27/2025 to 04/03/2025
$107,866 - $140,232 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Not required
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
12
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CBSV-12718523-25-AH
834390800
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Program Coordination The LGBQ VCC is responsible for ensure implementation of VHA Directive 1340: Health Care for Veterans who Identify as Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual And Queer.
The LGBQ VCC plays a critical role in ensuring culturally competent, patient-centered, and effective care for LGBQ Veterans because LGBQ Veterans are seen at every facility. NOTE: See Appendix B for additional guidance for LGBQ VCCs. The LGBQ VCC is responsible for: (1) Supporting the implementation of national policies related to LGBQ Veteran health at the VA medical facility to ensure consistent and timely access to culturally competent care for LGBQ Veterans. (2) Investigating and recommending corrective action upon awareness of an issue and, as appropriate, offering recommendations to facility leadership for further action to assist the facility in educating staff and creating a welcoming environment, (3) Communicating with individual facility services to provide tailored guidance and education as needed. (4) Serving as a point-person, source of information, Veteran advocate, and problem-solver for LGBQ Veteran-related health care issues at the VA medical facility. The LGBQ VCC thus identifies the needs of local LGBQ Veterans, assists the facility in developing needed care, serves as liaison with external LGBQ community organizations, and develops relationships with internal facility stakeholders. (5) Communicating to the public via outreach measures, for example, sustainment of a dedicated Internet page for the facility's LGBQ Veteran care resources and participation in community events and promoting a welcoming environment for LGBQ Veterans (e.g., website, advisory council, LGBQ awareness posters, Pride events) that directly counteracts expectations of discrimination. (6) Conducting LGBQ-specific monitoring and reporting in their VAMC and related CBOCs. The LGBQ VCC is the primary designee of the facility Director for monitoring and reporting on LGBQ Veterans in the catchment area. LGBQ Veteran Care Coordinator can assist with finding additional resources and education products. The LGBQ VCCs can also assist with questions that may arise in clinical care.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Queer (LGBQ) health program was established in 2016 to ensure that culturally competent LGBQ clinical services are provided at local facilities consistent with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) policies and priorities.
LGBQ VCCs follow guidance under four priority areas listed below. LGBQ VCCs are encouraged to complete at least the activities listed for each priority area. Furthermore, LGBQ VCCs are encouraged to participate in additional activities specific to the needs of the VA medical facility. a. Create a safe and welcoming environment throughout the facility. (1) Place LGBQ VCC program materials throughout the facility (e.g., LGBQ posters, handouts, fact sheets), including main campuses and community clinics. (2) Make outreach information available at VA medical facilities to inform LGBQ Veterans of LGBQ specific services, role, and contact information of the LGBQ VCC. (3) Display or distribute LGBQ safety signals (e.g., pins, lanyards) to raise awareness. (4) Connect Veterans to LGBQ-focused programing. (5) Collaborate with the Patient Advocate, Equal Employment Office, and VA medical facility leadership in responding to compliments, complaints, inquiries, and recommendations from various stakeholders, including staff, patients, caregivers, congressional inquiries, White House Hotline, and others about LGBQ care at the VA medical facility. b. Build a network of stakeholders, including building allies and partners within the facility and the community. (1) Maintain current contact information for LGBQ VCCs on the VA medical facility website. (2) During the VCCs regular tour of duty, hold at least one joint event (e.g., training, outreach events, town halls) with Equal Employment Office or other VHA program groups, including Women Veteran Program Managers or Suicide Prevention Coordinators. (3) During the VCCs regular tour of duty, attend at least one external LGBQ community event to foster collaborative relationships. (4) Meet at least annually with VA medical facility leadership to improve communication about achievements and ongoing needs for LGBQ Veterans at the facility. c. Knowledge of local LGBQ services and identification of gaps in care. (1) Know what LGBQ Veteran services are provided by VHA and what services are available locally. (2) Identify gaps in local services and take steps to resolve as appropriate.
Work Schedule: M-F 0730 to 1600; M-F 0800 to 1630
Compressed/Flexible:Not Authorized
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
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This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/03/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12718523.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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